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A new study revealed that girls are more likely to believe that boys are more intelligent by the age of six. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Science Weekly: Young girls believe boys are naturally smarter

Kellie Plumhof February 14, 2017

Young girls are more likely associate intelligence with males rather than females, a new study from New York University, the University of Illinois and Princeton University said.Lin Bian, doctoral student...

Star Wars movies were Lei Wangs first exposure to holograms. Wang leads a team of student physicists in creating holographic images with their invention. (Source: MovieStillsDB)

Science Weekly: Holographic communications within reach

Kellie Plumhof January 31, 2017

The world is one step closer to communicating via hologram, thanks to a group of physicists from The Australian National University. The team invented a small device which has the ability to create high-quality...

Researchers have found an emotional response in the brain that is triggered when peoples political beliefs are challenged. (Graphic by Maddy Van Orman / The Signpost)

Science Weekly: Political beliefs bound in brain physiology

Kellie Plumhof January 24, 2017

After a polarizing election year, and a less-than-peaceful transition of power, it is becoming increasingly apparent that political beliefs are tied to emotions.Neuroscientists from the Brain and Creativity...

Donald Trump held his first press conference since the election on January 12, 2017. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: Tribune News Service

Political correctness is respectful not restricting

Kellie Plumhof January 19, 2017

Over the past several years, there has been a plethora of stereotypes associated with millennials. People will say that my generation is dependent on technology. Okay, fair enough. I do love my iPhone....

Graphic by Alex Flitton

Does fiery food fuel longevity?

Kellie Plumhof January 17, 2017

If you like spicy food, you may be on the path to living longer, according to a new study from the researchers at Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Hot chili peppers were...

Maria Korcsmaros has a visible scar on her arm from a shark attack that occurred on May 29, 2016. New research has found a way to heal wounds without leaving scar tissue behind. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: Tribune News Service

Science Weekly: Regenerating skin, not making scars

Kellie Plumhof January 10, 2017

Researchers have now found a way to heal wounds so that they don't become scars. The research first began at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania but grew and expanded...

A new study from researchers in Quebec said that e-cigarette vapors kill the cells in the mouth that are the first line of defense. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: Tribune News Service

E-cig vapors causing mouth cells to die

Kellie Plumhof November 23, 2016

In 2003 Hon Lik, a pharmacist, inventor and smoker, invented the first electronic cigarette that was commercially successful. Since its inception, the e-cigarette has grown in popularity. A team...

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that bees are capable of learning simple tasks. (Source: www.pexels.com)

Science Weekly: Bumblebees do more than make honey

Kellie Plumhof October 11, 2016

Bumblebees are capable of more complex tasks than once believed, according to researchers from Queen Mary University of London. Sylvain Alem, lead author on the study, said 23 bumblebees out of 40 successfully...

Fans gathered together to celebrate the DVD release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (Source: Tribune News Service)

An unofficial Harry Potter Renaissance emerges

Kellie Plumhof September 18, 2016
Column: Longtime fan will take a magical Rowling story, whether or not Harry's in it
New research from Dorothy Espelage, education psychologist, shows that college students who were bullied as children reported higher levels of depression, anxiety and PTSD. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: Tribune News Service

Science Weekly: Effects of bullying are long-lasting

Kellie Plumhof September 6, 2016

Children are often taught a simple rhyme to help them deal with bullying at school. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Despite the reassurance of the rhyme,...

Procrastinator? Read this now, not later

Procrastinator? Read this now, not later

Kellie Plumhof August 29, 2016

As a wise wizard once said, "Time is making fools of us again."Dumbledore, with some help from J.K. Rowling of course, was spot on with his observation of time and how easily it can escape us when we are...

Brianna McMillan, doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led research that revealed background noise can hinder young childrens ability to learn new words. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: MCT & Tribune News Service

Background noise hinders learning for children

Kellie Plumhof July 25, 2016

Without even thinking, most people will turn on music, TV or talk-radio to fill the silence when they’re at home. According to new research however, this background noise may be negatively affecting...

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